Accreditation is a voluntary process that LTC homes may use to assess their services and help them improve the quality, safety and efficiency of their performance for the benefit of their residents and the health system.

The process of Accreditation encourages an organization to:

• Assess services and determine where to focus improvement efforts
• Develop standardized processes to improve efficiency
• Mitigate risk and support the uptake of best practices
• Build a culture of quality, safety and excellence
• Publicly promote their commitment to offering safe, high-quality services.

Long-term care (LTC) homes apply for accreditation to Accreditation Canada or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Details for each organization, as well as the method for achieving accreditation may be found at the following websites:

• Accreditation Canada
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

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